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NJ53 NHY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 72,258 miles on the clock, averaging 3,622 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 NHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,622

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,258 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year3,622
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ53 NHY 35k44k54k63k72k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,258 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,243 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,138 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage66,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,294 miles
PASS
Mileage62,632 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage58,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage54,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage50,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,613 miles
PASS
Mileage48,364 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage45,063 miles
Since last MOT+2,863 miles
PASS
Mileage42,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage39,814 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
PASS
Mileage35,130 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 NHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NJ53 NHY

What car is NJ53 NHY?

NJ53 NHY is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NJ53 NHY?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 NHY was 72,258 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 NHY passed its MOT?

NJ53 NHY has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2016.

Is NJ53 NHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 NHY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NJ53 NHY?

NJ53 NHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.